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Sargent, James E.; Hueston, Stephen P. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Explanation of the purpose of microcomputer simulations in history classes at the college or secondary school level focuses on the development of one simulation, The American Revolution. Highlights include effects on learning processes of using simulations in a microcomputer laboratory; student evaluations of the simulation; and creation of the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Database Design, Higher Education
Ralph, Charles L. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Describes a computer applications course developed for undergraduate biology students (primarily sophomores) to teach word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, graphing programs, telecommunications, and file transfer procedures. AppleWorks software is discussed, course content is explained, and the microcomputer laboratory is described.…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Course Content
Rossberg, Stephen; Bitter, Gary – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Describes the computer literacy requirement of the Professional Teacher Preparation Program at Arizona State University. Highlights include microcomputer-based software used; word processing; database skills; spreadsheet tasks; teacher utilities for producing graphic materials, generating tests and practice exercises, and keeping records; and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
Slatta, Richard W. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
Reviews database management software options for academic applications of pedagogy and research offering practical suggestions on choosing software. Software reviewed includes dBase III, Reflex, FYI 3000, Notebook II, AskSAM, Electra-Find, and Practicase. Program advantages, disadvantages, features, flexibility, and costs are discussed. A…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Costs, Database Management Systems
